Software Development Engineer, Zappos Discovery Tech

At Zappos Tech, we're seeking a Software Development Engineer II (SDE2) to join our Discovery Team, which is central to the customer journey on Zappos.com. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on core customer-facing features from Homepage to checkout, including Search, Search Results, Ads, Widgets, and Recommendations. The position requires expertise in Java development and AWS services, with a focus on building scalable, maintainable solutions.

The role combines technical excellence with collaborative teamwork, requiring close coordination with product managers, UX designers, and fellow engineers. You'll be responsible for developing and maintaining Java applications using AWS services like ECS, SQS, S3, and DynamoDB. The position offers opportunities to provide technical guidance, maintain high coding standards, and contribute to the team's growth.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of professional software development experience, strong Java skills, and familiarity with AWS services. Experience with search engines (particularly Solr) and open-source tools is highly valued. The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $129,300 to $223,600 based on location and experience, plus additional benefits including equity and sign-on payments.

This position at Zappos, an Amazon company known for its customer service and innovative approach to online retail, offers the chance to work on technology that directly impacts millions of customers' shopping experiences. You'll be part of a team that values continuous learning, technical excellence, and collaborative problem-solving, while contributing to one of the most successful e-commerce platforms.